Little Tokyo, Los Angeles: Things to Do & Map

The cultural center for Japanese Americans in Southern California, featuring shops, restaurants, and museums. It was declared a National Historic Landmark District in 1995, reflecting its significance in the community.

Japanese Village PlazaShopping Mall
Sushi KaneyoshiJapanese
Restaurant KiKorean

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By TripSapien · Updated October 6, 2026

Top things to do in Little Tokyo

Japanese Village Plaza
★ 4.6 · 14.5k
Shopping Mall
Bi-level complex featuring a range of Japanese eateries, markets, retailers, offices & gift shops.
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Japanese American National Museum
★ 4.7 · 1.8k
Art Museum
Art, artifacts & historical exhibits exploring over 130 years of the Japanese-American experience.
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Where to eat & drink in Little Tokyo

Sushi Kaneyoshi
Michelin ★
Japanese· $$$$
There's tucked away and then there's Sushi Kaneyoshi.
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Restaurant Ki
Michelin ★
Korean· $100+
You'll need to read the instructions sent ahead of time to find the entrance to Chef Ki Kim's restaurant, but any navigation woes are quickly put to rest once you're inside this ten-seat spot. The contemporary Korean tasting menu pulls in…
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
6:30 PM – 9 PM
Sat
6:30 PM – 9 PM
Sun
6:30 PM – 9 PM
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Tea Master Matcha Cafe and Green Tea Shop
★ 4.8 · 648
Tea House
Simple counter serve offering Japanese-style soft-serve matcha ice cream, green teas & smoothies.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
11:30 AM – 4 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 8 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 8 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 5 PM
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Marugame Monzo
★ 4.5 · 1.6k
Japanese· $20–30
This LA spot is appropriately named, as Marugame is a Japanese town where udon is revered.
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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Far Bar
★ 4.4 · 1.4k
Cocktail Bar· $20–30
Chill gastropub with American & Asian food, like burgers & sushi, plus beer & cocktails.
Mon–Thu
3 PM – 12 AM
Fri
12 PM – 1:30 AM
Sat
12 PM – 1:30 AM
Sun
12 PM – 12 AM
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Sushi Gen
★ 4.6 · 1.8k
Sushi· $30–80
Locals line up at this simple sushi bar, known for traditional Japanese preparations & lunch deals.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 8:30 PM
Sat
4 PM – 8:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Chubby Cattle BBQ
★ 4.9 · 4.1k
Barbecue
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 10 PM
Fri
12 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo
★ 4.5 · 2.3k
Ramen· $10–30
Informal Japanese chain serving charcoal-grilled yakitori, plus sushi, udon & ramen.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 11 PM
Fri
11 AM – 12 AM
Sat
11 AM – 12 AM
Sun
11 AM – 11 PM
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Hinodeya Ramen & Bar Little Tokyo
★ 4.8 · 406
Ramen· $20–30 per person
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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Tsuta Ramen
★ 4.5 · 1.6k
Ramen· $20–30
Bright, modern destination for Japanese noodle soups with customized ingredients.
Every day
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
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Rice & Nori
★ 4.6 · 507
Japanese· $10-20
Every day
11 AM – 9 PM
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Sushi Takeda
★ 4.7 · 222
Sushi· $100+
Longstanding sushi bar tucked in Weller Court featuring omakase meals & a big sake selection.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Yamazaki Bakery
★ 4.6 · 489
Bakery· $1–10
Bustling counter-serve cafe for a wide selection of Japanese-style bread, cakes, buns & baked goods.
Mon–Thu
8 AM – 7 PM
Fri
8 AM – 8:30 PM
Sat
8 AM – 8:30 PM
Sun
8 AM – 7:30 PM
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Wolf & Crane Bar
★ 4.4 · 644
Cocktail Bar· $20–30
Evocative, late-night watering hole featuring imaginative cocktails & Japanese whisky.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 2 AM
Fri
4 PM – 2 AM
Sat
2 PM – 2 AM
Sun
2 PM – 2 AM
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